N1980 over West Elk Creek
FairPosted for loadBeckham County, Oklahoma · 2. W .4 N of Elk City · Structure no. 183720000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N1980 over West Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N1980 over West Elk Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N1980 over West Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is N1980 over West Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does N1980 over West Elk Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N1980 over West Elk Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N1980 over West Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.